Spice up your Valentine's Day with lingerie

Valentine's Day is all about showing your significant other that you love them. Cook a romantic dinner, take a weekend trip and have some fun.
If you're looking to give your girlfriend or wife something a bit more intimate than a box of candy or a teddy bear, head to one of these stores. Some are more risque than others, so don't be surprised when the store clerk asks to see identification.

Victoria's SecretLocations Valley-widevictoriassecret.comIt's hard to walk away from this store empty-handed. The tried-and-true lingerie franchise has locations throughout the Valley that offer a wide selection of intimate apparel. Find something fun and flirty with the Pink line, something sexy with the aptly named Very Sexy collection or something with a touch of European elegance in the Intimissimi selections, a brand from Italy.

Frederick's of HollywoodLocations Valley-widefredericks.comWith a big selection of cleavage-lifting corsets and sheer negligees, this mall store is a bit naughtier than Victoria's Secret. It also has a Seduction line that features elaborate peekaboo lingerie and a Valentine's Day line with plenty of pink, red and hearts.

Monet Lingerie7652 E. Greenway Road, Scottsdale480-998-1531, www.monetlingerie.comThis Scottsdale store specializes in babydolls, you know, those itty-bitty, flowy nightgowns? Find them in lace, with fur, stretchy or strapless. There also is a selection of leather and vinyl clothing, as well as costumes, if you're looking to expand your horizons.

FascinationsLocations Valley-widefascinations.netThe tagline for this popular chain is "celebrating sexuality," so keep that in mind. Women like coming here for the naughty Halloween costumes, but you also can find fun lingerie in bright colors and different fabrics. And there is plenty more to explore at this shop, including body paints, romance kits, and adult toys and games.

Castle MegastoreLocations Valley-widecastlemegastore.comThis store screams cheesy from the outside with its giant castle-shaped facade. And well, it is an adult store. But keep an open mind, because there is a lot of stuff here for the adventurous couple. The chain offers a gift called the Fantasy Suite, which includes massage oil, chocolate body paint, silk rose petals, champagne flutes, satin robes and more.

Adam and Eve
222 W. Southern Ave., Tempe
480-557-0253, adamevestores.com
Despite the name, this isn't your innocent, Garden of Eden-type place. Find some seriously tall, pointy heels, sensual bustiers and silky stockings at this shop. If you are in need of some literature to help steam up your night, this store has that, too.

Cupid's Toy Box4019 N. 32nd St., Phoenix
602-957-2535, cupidstoybox.comAt this big adult store, you'll find as much satin, silk and lace as you will sequins, leather and fur. Kick things up a notch and indulge in your fantasies with body-hugging animal-print dresses and couples costumes. And ladies, you can find silk boxers - and things more revealing - for your men here, too.